Researchers have shown that nocturnal bull ants can detect exceedingly low levels of polarised moonlight produced throughout the lunar month to navigate during the night.
A study establishes a causal relationship between early head trauma and neurodegeneration later in life, and shows how females are disproportionately affected in their response to injury.
Simulations of swimming fish identify energy-saving formations and suggest fish might be motivated by greed rather than cooperation when assuming their preferred swimming position.
A study has detailed a new method of determining vocal styles in sperm whales and provides evidence supporting social learning between neighbouring clans.
As part of its efforts to promote inclusiveness in research, eLife’s new Community Voices podcast provides a platform for scientists from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences.
Researchers have investigated the impact of treatment initiation timing on the characteristics of HIV reservoirs, a major obstacle to eradicating the virus.
A parasitic wasp perfectly adapted to prey on a common fruit fly pest demonstrates key principles of ecologically driven evolution and could provide a valuable natural form of pest control.
